The Czech Republic as 1 of the conditions for the acquisition of the German Leopard 2A8 tanks ([44 pieces](https://defence24.pl/power-arms/chech-finalize-buy-czolgow-leopard-2a8-analysis)) set out the commitment [of the local manufacture in their service, maintenance and production](https://defence24.pl/industry-participation-in-production-of-the-newst-leopard-2). We are talking about elements not only for Czech vehicles, but besides those manufactured for another countries. On 18 December, KNDS Deutschland announced that it had commissioned the Tatra Defence Vehicle to produce 150 Leopard 2A8 tank hulls.